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Adidome: The Central Tongu District Assembly has commenced formal discussions with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) toward establishing an office in the district to enhance access to essential vehicular services. The move follows an official request by Mr. Dodzi Addison Mornyuie, the District Chief Executive (DCE), and a subsequent engagement with representatives from the Authority’s headquarters. According to Ghana News Agency, the stakeholders were received at the District Assembly in Adidome to begin preliminary consultations on the initiative. The meeting also brought together executives of all major driver unions operating within Central Tongu to discuss the relevance and

Accra: Mrs. Mattie Mcffadden Lawson, a well-known philanthropist from the USA, has issued an urgent plea for leadership grounded in integrity and a stronger voice for women to shape the future of Africa. She emphasized that such leadership would create a safe environment where the next generation of women could lead and thrive without fear of intimidation or harassment. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Lawson made these remarks during the Women’s Day event at the Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival (PANAFEST). She urged women to celebrate their African heritage, confront the legacy of slavery, and promote healing and development through

London: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has announced that she no longer identifies as Nigerian and revealed that she has not renewed her Nigerian passport since the early 2000s. Born in the UK and having spent parts of her childhood in Nigeria and the US, Badenoch returned to England at the age of 16 due to Nigeria’s challenging political and economic situation, as well as to pursue her education. According to Ghana News Agency, Badenoch made these comments during an appearance on the Rosebud podcast hosted by former MP and television presenter Gyles Brandreth. She described herself as ‘Nigerian through

Pusu-namongo: The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in the Upper East Region has recognized and awarded 11 distinguished nurses and midwives for their exceptional contributions to healthcare services in their respective municipalities and districts. According to Ghana News Agency, the awardees were selected as the best municipal and district nurses and midwives, having initiated innovations and undertaken research projects aimed at improving healthcare services. The award ceremony took place during the regional launch of the nurses and midwives week celebration organized by the GRNMA in Pusu-Namongo, Talensi District. Mr. Emmanuel Tibil Panzin, the Regional Chairman

Accra: Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday led a delegation to commiserate with the family of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, in Accra. He arrived at the East Legon residence of the celebrated musician at about 1430 hours, accompanied by the former Chief of Staff, Madam Frema Osei-Opare, and other New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwarts. According to Ghana News Agency, the former President and members of his team commiserated with the family before signing the Book of Condolence. Mr. Akufo-Addo, in a brief remark, praised the works and legacy of Daddy Lumba, who

Accra: The Government has successfully mobilised GHS5.49 billion from its latest Treasury bill auction, as announced by the Bank of Ghana. This auction, conducted under Tender 1966, took place on Friday, August 1, and is scheduled for issue on Monday, August 4, 2025. The auction attracted substantial investor interest, with total bids amounting to GHS6.79 billion, significantly surpassing the government’s target of GHS3.86 billion. Ultimately, GHS5.49 billion worth of bids were accepted. According to Ghana News Agency, the auction’s breakdown revealed that for the 91-day bill, GHS4.32 billion was accepted out of the GHS4.86 billion tendered. In the case of

Kagyase: A community near Santasi-Anyinam in the Ashanti Region has received a major boost in healthcare delivery with the commissioning of an ultra-modern health facility, the ‘Next Care Medical Centre,’ aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the newly opened centre is equipped to provide a range of essential services including paediatrics, antenatal and postnatal care, gynaecology and obstetric services, hypertension and diabetes management, emergency and eye care, as well as pharmacy and laboratory services. Speaking at the official opening ceremony, Dr. Nana Adoma Owusu-Nyamekye, Founder of the facility, assured the